Witch, Warlock, and Magician

by W. H. Davenport Adams

Overview

It was not the author's purpose in this volume to attempt a general history of magic and alchemy, or a scientific inquiry into their psychological aspects. He confined himself to a sketch of their progress in England and to a narrative of the lives of our principal magicians. It is also devoted to a historical review of witchcraft in Great Britain, and an examination into the most remarkable witch trials. (Excerpt from Goodreads)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958644946
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	12/31/2017
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	301
File size:	460 KB

About the Author

William Henry Davenport Adams (1828–1891), was an English writer and journalist of the 19th century, notable for a number of his publications.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction: progress of alchemy in Europe; Book I. The English Magicians: 1. Roger Bacon: the true and the legendary; 2. The story of Dr. John Dee; 3. Dr. Dee's diary; 4. Magic and imposture: a couple of knaves; 5. The last of the English magicians: William Lilly; 6. English Rosicrucians; Book II. Witches and Witchcraft: 1. Early history of witchcraft in England; 2. Witchcraft in England in the seventeenth century; 3. The decline of witchcraft in England; 4. The witches of Scotland; 5. The literature of witchcraft.